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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1908
Page
5
The body of Joseph Cardo, a pugilist, died in City Hospital ten days earlier and was buried in Potter's Field yesterday. Burglars rifled the cash drawer at A J Stickler's store on East Fifth Street early yesterday, taking a few cents and postage stamps after removing the drawer.
F. H. Rice of Boston traveling assistant superintendent of the Railway Mail arrived yesterday and will serve on special duty in the Cincinnati Division for the next three months.
Burglars burglarized the Camp Dennison Postoffice ten miles from here yesterday morning stealing money and stamps. Inspectors are on the track of the thieves.
James 8. T. Krug a four year old son of Frank Krug of 3352 Jefferson avenue Clifton died at 8 o clock last night of pneumonia. The funeral will be held at 2 pm Monday from the residence.
Henry Swerdtle reported a Thursday night break in where thieves took items but left his overcoat behind. A new overcoat and $10 in cash were recovered.
Former students from the up-State school will attend a lecture tomorrow afternoon at the Y M C A by Dr. Guy Potter Benton president of Miami University Oxford Ohio. His topic is The Life That Now Is.
Marie Scrumbutz was arrested Thursday for pocket picking on the complaint of butcher Robert Albiez of 2011 Mohawk Place. Judge Lueders dismissed the case yesterday, noting she claimed Albiez saved her the money.
A large bonfire near Reading road and Ross avenue caused a scare for inmates at Norwood Foundling Asylum. Bond Hill Fire Department arrived and extinguished the blaze before any damage occurred.
Department Commander W S Rogers of the G A R sent a communication to General John T Booth in this city announcing his arrival in Cincinnati on Tuesday January 28. He will be accompanied by his wife and Colonel John I Wilson.
Chief Millikin received a letter from Louisville authorities requesting help locating seventeen year-old Lulu Turner formerly of 1511 West Madison Street. Her grandmother is dying and all she asks is to find the girl.
Rabbi David Philipson at Avondale Temple Friday night spoke on the movement to prevent child labor. He urged that every child deserves a fair start and warned that harsh labor harms the child and the nation’s future.
Final estimates show Water Works work paid with 457 to United States Cast Iron Pipe Company. The firm delivered 12,338 tons of pipe and 1,395 tons of special castings at 439159.24 cost. Other items include sewer work, street cleaning concerns, and Kirby road repairs costing 5780 with executive session to follow.
Two complaints were received yesterday about the deplorable condition of Burnett avenue from Shillito to Rockdale. One came from W. E. Shields and the other from President D. Workum of the Jewish Hospital.
In Louisville Mayor Markbreit backs a policy favored by Percy Andreae of Jung Brewing and Louis Hauck of Hauck Brewing to aid saloon interests under the midnight law and curb gambling. Police Chief Millikin pledges support to enforce laws while brewers promise to shut out violators. a Saloon Keepers' Association deputation and a Manufacturers and Dealers' Club will meet the Mayor. Former Mayor Grainger cites similar past pressures and urges solutions by removing offending elements.
The Hyde Park petition for a dry district under the Jones law was heard and taken under advisement to next Tuesday. Attorneys claim 179 signatures are unimpeachable, providing a majority, while opponents argue only 170 are valid, missing the threshold. A signer, William Mueller, alleges misrepresentation by Nichols and seeks to withdraw.
Percy J. Andreae president of the Brewers Board of Trade said after a conference with Mayor Markbreit that the board favors enforcing the midnight closing law to the letter and will cooperate with authorities. He noted some questioned whether the mayor would enforce the rule, but said brewers are satisfied with enforcement.
The Transportation Committee of the Associated Organizations led by J. C. Hobart will meet tomorrow with receivers and shippers' representatives and several city clubs to seek legislative backing for completing the Louisville & Nashville Railroad terminals at the riverfront. The group favors two 50 foot spans for the viaduct, while railroad officials propose 25 foot spans. the road has spent about a million dollars so far and expects to invest more in completing the viaduct and depots.
West End residents and improvement groups urge careful scrutiny of the Harrison Avenue Viaduct project in Cincinnati. A speaker warns a wonky pier and a collapsed derrick risk major accidents as the $400000 structure nears completion. He calls for tests by City Engineer Landmaker and Bridge Engineer Morris before advancing further.
Thirty members of the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce enrolled in the National Red Cross Society with a one dollar fee. Miss Mabel Boardman urged a million dollar goal for ongoing relief work, touring cities and appealing to chambers to boost the treasury. Notables listed include Archibald, J. G. Schmidlapp, and many chamber members such as R. C. Gilham and W. W. Granger.
A passing wagon driver noticed smoke from Rev. O. C. Pollard’s Pearl Street residence at 510 East Pearl and woke the occupants before firefighters arrived. The blaze was extinguished quickly, causing about 500 dollars in damage. The origin remains undetermined.
Principal Charles Washburn warned that six thousand years of pupil schooling are wasted yearly in Cincinnati as 6,000 youngsters fail exams. Louis Schiel urged annual district wide testing and special defect classes with trained staff and medical oversight. The idea drew mixed views, and the resolution was postponed for more discussion. The report noted the death of former Windsor Street principal Francis E. Wilson and a $64 donation split between Associated Charities and the Salvation Army.
Burglars entered the rear window of Postmaster E. R. Monfort’s Walnut Hills residence early yesterday and stole his thirty five year favorite timepiece. The European made watch with twenty one jewels valued at about three hundred fifty dollars was taken while coats were left behind in a kitchen heap.
In cold yesterday 225 of 400 Park Department selected unemployed men were put to work quarrying stone at Hopson street quarries. About 100 more names queued for assignment if others fail to appear. Heat help arrives via coke cans and small snacks funded by officials. One injury reported but minor. intoxicated applicant rejected.
The notice lists individuals applying for marriage licenses including Clair Strawder of Martinsville Indiana Lucretia Moore of German Avenue and Edward Deviss of State Street Lennie Deviss Charles W Kinstle Mary Damillot of Eighth Street Alfred Haven from New Ky Florence Day of Vert Street and others with ages and addresses. The document appears as a local registrar summary of applicants.
January 24, 1908 legal notice notes the assignment involving Charlies W Short but does not refer to Charles W Short the lumber merchant on Strader Avenue.
Obituary and death notices list multiple individuals with dates January 1908. Entries include ages, residence details, funeral times, and burial or church notes for Mary Caroline ASZMANN Theresa Bernadina Bicher Carl Freericks Eugene Gauche James E. T. Krug Edward Schwoerer Caroline H. Vorder Holz Christena Von der Brink Joseph Weber Harry Schulte Elizabeth Drhamann Elizabeth Weber and others with medical or inquest outcomes.
Burial permits show DI Andrea Pasquela 43 of St Marys Hospital empyema at 2429 Gilbert Ave. Dorothea 70 of Bethesda Hospital East McMicken Ave bronchitis. Eugene Gauche 71 at 2122 Kemper Lane cancer. 14 day old Galdo rff William at 1049 Linn inanition. Andy Firabi 37 City Hospital 83 East Third inquest. Tracy Thomas Hospital 512 Seon. Sheldon 1100 Kutirean Otamb Bentamin Ga a Gano alley pneu.
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